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Clear skies and sunshine are forecast across the region, along with relatively light winds from the south - which do not have the same bite as the wind we had from the North and East a month or so ago.

Hour by Hour forecast for Newcastle

It's going to hit 22C in Newcastle (Image: Met Office)

Hour-by-hour forecast for Berwick

Berwick's forecast (Image: Met Office)

Hour-by-hour forecast for Hexham

Hexham's forecast (Image: Met Office)

Hour-by-hour forecast for Consett

Consett's hottest day forecast (Image: Met Office)

Hour-by-hour forecast for Seaham

Sunny in Seaham (Image: Met Office)

The warm weather is set to continue through until the weekend, with highs of 17C forecast in Newcastle on Friday in another dry, bright day.

Saturday and Sunday are set to be warm too, although there is a small chance of some showers.